Pope Leo scores goal for the Gospel at soccer stadium
The faithful of the Archdiocese of Madrid, together with the dioceses of Alcalá de Henares and Getafe, welcomed Leo with a euphoria comparable to that of a decisive goal in a World Cup final. Before a packed Santiago Bernabéu stadium and a crowd fully swept up in the moment, a figure dressed in white made […]
Pope Leo XIV in Barcelona calls Catholics to be martyrs of unity
After an exuberant welcome in the Catalan capital, the pope prayed midday prayer in Barcelona’s cathedral and urged the faithful to be “witnesses and prophets of unity.” BARCELONA, Spain — Pope Leo XIV dedicated Tuesday morning to thanking the thousands of volunteers who helped organize his apostolic journey to Spain before heading to Barcelona to […]
Pope Leo to visit Peru in November, according to country’s president
The Vatican has not yet made an official announcement regarding an apostolic visit to Peru, which could also include stops in Uruguay and Argentina. Peruvian President José María Balcázar stated on Sunday, June 7, that Pope Leo XIV will arrive in the country on Nov. 10. When asked — while in the northern city of […]
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV meets lawmakers, visits historic Catholic sites in Madrid, Barcelona
The Holy Father has met with Catholic and civic leaders in Spain and addressed its Parliament while celebrating Mass and holding gatherings with young people. Pope Leo XIV continued his seven-day trip to Spain with visits to Catholic sites, meetings with numerous communities including abuse victims, and a historic address to the Spanish Parliament. The […]
Pope Leo XIV meets with 6 abuse victims in Madrid
Pope Leo XIV meets with abuse victims in Madrid, Spain, on June 8, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media Pope Leo listened attentively and promised that the proposals offered by the victims for improving the Churchʼs response to abuse would serve as a foundation for future efforts. On Monday, June 8, the third day of his apostolic […]
Pope Leo XIV meets with Bad Bunny in Madrid
The pontiff and the Puerto Rican singer were able to greet each other and converse, taking advantage of the fact that both were in the city at the same time. The long-awaited meeting finally took place. As confirmed by the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV met with Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny and his family at […]
Pope Leo XIV jokes in Spain that AI still thinks Pope Francis is in charge
At a lunch with Spanish bishops, the pope joked that artificial intelligence needed a reminder that the Church has a new pontiff. Pope Leo XIV’s lunch with Spain’s bishops at the apostolic nunciature in Madrid offered a glimpse of the pope’s more informal and humorous side. Yago de la Cierva, who is overseeing the organization […]
Pope Leo XIV tells Spain’s parliament every human life must be protected
The pontiff warned against subordinating human dignity to shifting majorities and called for stronger protections for life, migrants, families, peace and religious freedom. MADRID — Pope Leo XIV made history Monday by becoming the first pope to address Spain’s Congress of Deputies, delivering a forceful appeal to the country’s political class to defend human dignity […]
Antonio Banderas tells Pope Leo XIV: ‘I am a victim of God’s spell’
Actor joins Pope Leo XIV at Madrid gathering on culture, art, economics, and sports during the pope’s apostolic visit to Spain. MADRID — This cityʼs Movistar Arena became a kind of modern “Court of the Gentiles” on Sunday, where faith and contemporary art met to explore the mystery of the human person under the guidance […]
Pope Leo XIV in Madrid: Corpus Christi must not become museum of the past
Pope Leo XIV leads a Eucharistic procession in Madrid, Spain, on June 7, 2026, for the feast of Corpus Christi. | Credit: Daniel Ibañez/EWTN At Mass in Madrid’s Plaza de Cibeles, the pope called Spain’s centuries-old Eucharistic devotion “a school of faith” for the present and future. Madrid, Spain, June 7, 2026 — Pope Leo […]